Welcome To Oak Brook Optical Eyecare

Serving Oak Brook, Elmhurst, and Hinsdale, IL

Our highest mission is to provide personalized, eye health and vision care with genuine compassion. We use the latest advancements in technology to provide the finest level of eyecare to our patients to improve their quality of life. Our passion is to create long-lasting relationships while educating in a professional and fun environment.

With our Oak Brook optometry practice, Dr. Joseph Franceschini has been serving Chicago and the Western Suburbs, including Hinsdale, for more than 20 years. Since changes in eye health may not present with changes in vision, it is important to have your eyes checked by a local Oak Brook eye doctor regularly. Schedule an appointment today!

Really nice & informative staff. They took great care of my husband and I. A bit hard to find but the receptionist was patient and gave me great directions. I would recommend seeing Dr.Francescini at Oakbrook Optical....

I've been going here as long as I can remember. Dr. Franciscini is the best in the business. Takes his time with you and you never feel rushed. Even my sister for quite a long time would schedule her appointment when she was in town visiting from Minnesota. 5 stars...

Dr. Franceschini is very thorough, knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. I would recommend, that if you are looking for a family optometrist, then to definitely see him. The new office is also very nice and the staff is efficient and friendly. They also have a good selection of frames....

Progressive myopia in children is on the rise, with prescriptions that continue to worsen. Our eye clinic utilizes the latest techniques to slow and even stop the progression of myopia and eye disease.

Ask Dr. Franceschini a Question...

What are the symptoms that may point to eye allergies?

While eye allergies don’t debilitate your vision, they can unquestionably be an irritation. Problems that by and large influence both eyes and show up not long after introduction to the hostile allergen. The typical side effects include:

In any case, these side effects could likewise indicate an eye infection or an alternate visual condition. That is the reason an exhaustive eye exam and appropriate diagnosis is so essential! It would be ideal if you contact our Oak Brook optometrist for an appointment.

How do allergies directly affect the eyes?

Chronic allergies may lead to permanent damage to the tissue ofyour eye and eyelids. If left untreated, it may even cause scarringof the conjunctiva, the membrane covering the inner eyelid thatextends to the whites of the eyes. Ocular allergies can makecontact lens wear almost impossible. Most common allergymedications will tend to dry out the eyes, and relying on nasalsprays containing corticosteroids can increase the pressure insideyour eyes, potentially causing other complications such as glaucoma. Read more about eye allergies.

Can contact lenses complicate eye allergies?

Many individuals have no issue or uneasiness from wearing contacts until allergy season comes around. Airborne allergens may attach themselves to your lenses, which causes aggravation. Some of our patients find that they have to diminish the time they wear contacts amid allergy season. A different option for managing eye allergies while wearing contact lenses is to wear daily disposables, which are disposed of before there’s time for allergens to develop on the lenses. More about Eye Allergies...

Please call: 630-581-2151 for further instructions.We take most medical insurance plans. Use your best judgment on urgency; if you feel you need to, find the nearest emergency room. Visit our eye emergencies page for more information.